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We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.
We are seeking a Church Reps Manager to mobilise churches to actively engage in gospel outreach. You’ll build financial, prayer, and volunteer support through a nominated Church Rep, creating a vibrant community of partnership. In this role, you’ll work closely with Church Reps to share an inspiring vision of reaching the one in two people who might not otherwise hear the good news, both in London and beyond. Together, with LCM’s resources, you’ll help empower churches to amplify their outreach efforts.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- At least two years fundraising experience
- Excellent communications experience (writing copy, creating content)
- Experience of developing and implementing a strategy
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith.
Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th November 2024. We may interview applicants before the closing date.
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Friday 29th November.
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Associate Director of Philanthropy - The Francis Crick Institute
Salary: In the region of £100,000 pa
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy
Department: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London with flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 3 days per week)
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 at 23.55.
Are you looking for an exciting new fundraising challenge? Perhaps you are a senior fundraiser ready for a new leadership role?
We are recruiting the new Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead the fundraising for the Crick, one of the world's leading scientific research institutes. Working closely with the current Director, Sir Paul Nurse, the new Director (Professor Edith Heard who joins in summer 2025), and the CRUK and Crick leadership and Boards, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Institute including the launch of a new campaign to mark the Crick's 10th anniversary in 2027.
Directly leading a team of five with matrix management across the wider CRUK philanthropy team, the post will be a member of CRUK's Philanthropy Leadership Group. You will work with the Cancer Research UK frontline fundraising team to engage prospects, managing a personal portfolio of principal gifts donors and prospects to secure gifts at the 7 and 8 figure level.
Positioned at the frontier of scientific discovery, the Crick is deliberately different from other institutes-open, collaborative, and interdisciplinary. As Europe's largest biomedical research facility under one roof, our design and approach enable us to fuel scientific progress like few others. Here, experts from various fields unite in pursuit of life-changing discoveries.
This is an opportunity to lead a fundraising programme for one of the foremost scientific research institutes in the world. Working at the most senior levels to secure transformational gifts, your work will help ensure that we help change lives for the better, delivering the research that means we will overcome cancer and many other diseases.
It is a unique time to join the Crick. With a new Director, campaign and the profile of the institute, you will have every opportunity to have real impact.
You will be a values-driven leader with the ability to engage with senior scientists and academics as well as managing senior volunteers and a volunteer board. We're looking for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and complex projects. With a significant track record in major gifts and campaign fundraising you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals.
If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you!
Cancer Research UK is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
Please visit to download the candidate pack or contact them on for a confidential discussion about the role.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter no later than midnight on 8 December to .
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Data Reporting and Grants Manager
Location: Staffordshire Lichfield Office Based
Salary: £ 28,282 per annum
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm -The role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
· A competitive pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
About the role
This multifaceted role requires the ability to manage data and compile accurate reports to enable crucial reporting to funders, alongside the ability to write creative and compelling applications for funding from grant makers and funders. This role enables the post holder to facilitate the end to end process from funding application to reporting on contracts won. Alongside this the postholder will have the ability to be creative in generating alternative sources of income to ensure our unrestricted reserves support Pathways ambitious plans. The post holder will work with our already established Fundraising and Outreach Manager to ensure delivery of the Fundraising Strategy as agreed by the board of Trustees.
- To facilitate data collection, consolidate, analyse and organise reports for funders and internal teams with precision and attention to detail.
- To support the COO with daily operations by ensuring that data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the case management system to facilitate the reporting required.
- To aid in the administration and advancement of the online case management system.
- To generate reports and statistics to disseminate the results of the Pathway Project.
- To work with the CEO, COO, Fundraising and Outreach Manager to deliver the fundraising strategy and create a pipeline of future funding applications.
- To write compelling and high quality grant applications, online applications for funding or funding bids to existing and new funders, who may be Foundations, Grant Makers, Corporations, or Trusts.
- To work with colleagues to include storytelling and case studies within funding, trust or grant applications to demonstrate the impact of the Pathway Project whilst maintaining the confidentiality of our clients.
- To maintain accurate records of grants, bids and applications made alongside outcomes and a pipeline of future applications.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with funders, grant makers or trust managers and ensuring the data required for reporting is recorded accurately to facilitate that reporting.
- To implement prospect research on existing and new potential donors (major gifts, corporates, trusts and foundations, individual donors), creating contact plans and strategies.
- To attend and participate in both staff and stakeholder meetings, as and when required.
- To strictly adhere to the specified timeframes and milestones mandated by our funders and guarantee the prompt submission of bids, reports and returns.
Person Specification-
Experience in data collection
Analytical skills
Mircrosoft, Outlook, Excel
Database awareness
Abilitily to work independently
Strong commitment to team members
An understanding of small charities
Experience in working in the charity sector.
This role description cannot cover every eventuality or task that may arise within this position and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the role. Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate. Pathway Project is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and children who we work with. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to support us to promote a Safeguarding culture and safe working practices. Pathway Project will employ a safer recruitment process which will include disclosure and baring service checks where applicable and references for all posts. We strive to be as inclusive as possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
How to apply: Please enclose a CV together with a covering letter by email indicating why you meet the essential criteria in no more than 2 sides of A4
Closing date –10pm, Sunday 24th November- Shortlisting will be Monday 25th November and successful candidates notified and invited to interview
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability
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A leading health charity are seeking an experienced Major Appeals Project Consultant to join their team on a temporary basis.
In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of high-profile fundraising appeals, collaborating with teams across fundraising, marketing, and clinical groups to ensure a strategic & cohesive approach. You’ll help build compelling cases for support and represent the charity to healthcare partners and stakeholders. With significant experience in developing appeals and a strong grasp of strategic project management, you’ll bring a collaborative and insightful approach to each initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrated success in leading major fundraising campaigns and appeal development, preferably within a healthcare or nonprofit environment.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare sector, including relevant regulatory, political, and innovation landscapes (desirable).
- Knowledge of strategic risk management and experience in creating engagement partnerships to drive awareness and action.
Person Specification
- Skilled at establishing strong, influential relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for conveying complex ideas in a clear, persuasive way.
- Advanced problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for finding innovative solutions to challenges.
- A team player with a flexible approach and experience in cross-functional teamwork.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact with an innovative team, apply today!
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Income Manager.
The Housing Income Manager is Refuge’s expert lead and responsible for all elements of housing income management for our accommodation, including the policy framework, service charge calculation and rent setting, housing income budgets, training and management of rent collection, reporting and ensuring that all the processes meet the high standards set by the organisation and regulations in place.
For further information on the job role and person specification, please see our job information pack.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies
Closing Date: 09:00am on 25 November 2024
Interview Date: 5 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
The Head of Marketing will grow support for Mary’s Meals in the UK through bold and innovative mass marketing activities, to attract new supporters, develop relationships with existing supporters, drive fundraising and to ensure the values of the organisation are upheld in all communications activities.
Particularly skilled in digital marketing, you will be dynamic, data-led and able to generate significant growth across our marketing channels.
Key duties include:
- Direct line management of the Marketing team, offering day-to-day support and ensuring their ongoing development.
- Work in tandem with the Head of Media and Content to ensure an integrated and collaborative approach to all communications activities.
- Develop and implement Mary’s Meals’ marketing strategy in the UK, linking ongoing progress to key organisational KPIs, with a strong emphasis on digital communications.
- Work closely with the Data Insights team to ensure strong joint working on technical solutions and insights across digital systems such as the website and Salesforce.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative marketing activities (including the use of new channels) to retain existing supporters and identify creative ways to acquire new audiences.
- Manage the UK website, working closely with colleagues in the international digital team to ensure the site is functioning well, generating traffic and income, and attracting new supporters to our work.
- Lead SEO strategy including team utilisation of SEMrush and being an advocate for AI within this space.
- Lead our approach to segmented communications for email marketing and direct mail, developing our supporter journeys and ensuring an ongoing testing and learning approach is in place.
- Working closely with Data Insights where required, lead the tracking and analysis of marketing data, to identify key trends, opportunities and areas for development.
- Oversee campaigns including the creation of campaign plans, execution and delivery and campaign evaluation.
- Drive fundraising and supporter acquisition through the use of digital advertising channels, such as Meta and Google.
- Grow fundraising through the online Mary’s Meals shop, through the diversifying of our product range and improved experience for our supporters.
- Oversee the Mary’s Meals UK social media channels.
Please see the recruitment pack for full list of duties and further information on our website by selecting the Charity Job apply button.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Do you want to help create a society in which every member of the Armed Forces community gets the support they need and deserve?
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Legacy Officer to join our growing Legacy and In Memory team. Every legacy has the power to change a life, and you can be a part of that transformation.
About You
With recent professional experience as a charity legacy officer or Wills and Probate solicitor you’ll possess detailed and up to date knowledge of relevant legal and tax matters and will have a sound understanding of charity legacy administration. Proactive, committed and with an eye for detail, you’ll thrive on solving problems to optimise and expedite gifts left in our amazing supporters’ Wills.
You’ll demonstrate empathy, insight, common sense and excellent communication skills; and be able to deal with complex and sensitive situations confidently and compassionately. You’ll take pride in using your skills and experience to ensure our supporters’ final wishes are realised, and making sure Executors feel their hard work has been worthwhile.
About the Role
This role is an exciting chance to be a part of a small but ambitious team and busy programme.
With responsibility for non-contentious files you’ll work with colleagues inside and outside the Legacy Team, and external parties, to protect the charity’s largest income stream and reputation through careful legacy case management. You’ll support our reporting and forecasting activities and will help us protect and future-proof the charity’s largest income stream.
Please see job description below for more details about the role
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A unique opportunity to join a successful and growing conservation charity!
Our vision is for a world where bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (the Trust) is looking for a part-time (0.8 FTE) Head of Outreach.
This role will:
· Lead on the development and implementation of an Outreach Strategy that delivers against the Trust’s 10-year organisational strategy, especially Aim 2: to inspire people and organisations, including policy makers, to take action for bumblebees.
· Lead on the development and monitoring of the Trust’s KPIs relating to face-to-face outreach ensuring data collection methods and tools are fit for purpose, and staff and volunteers have the necessary training and support to confidently report on the impact of face-to-face outreach activities.
· Work with the fundraising team to generate income to fund the sustainable growth of the Trust’s outreach activities across the UK.
You will be an excellent communicator and problem solver with experience in managing change and leading and motivating staff and volunteers. You will have a proven track record in securing grant funding and building strong partnerships with third party organisations, as well as experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of public engagement and volunteering activities, including social and wellbeing impacts and behaviour change.
Please refer to the full application pack job for more details of the role.
This is a part-time post for 28 hours per week. Some overtime work may be required and a flexitime system is in place.
This post will be employed on a permanent basis and can be based at the Trust’s office in Stirling, home-based, or hybrid between the Trust’s office in Stirling and home-working.
The closing date is 5 p.m. Monday 25 November. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The interview date is 6 December. Interviews will be held online.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. This means that whilst seeking employment or during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions – in more than 120 countries and territories. With our guidance, operators deliver the globally-recognised Award, which provides opportunities for 14 to 24-year-olds of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities, to develop their interests, skills and life aspirations.
The Communications Manager leads the development of our brand and public-facing messaging to engage our audiences in the global impact of the Award. You will articulate our story through a wide range of content, helping build our voice as global advocates on the value of non-formal education and learning.
You will lead the delivery the Foundation’s communications activity, including content, channel strategy, and building communications and marketing capacity among our global family of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award operators. This includes ownership and strategic development of the Foundation’s public communications channels (website, social media) and strategic support for platforms managed by other teams.
You will partner with teams across the Foundation to advise and support delivery of marketing assets and strategies to support Award operators across the world, including leading the Communications Working Group and developing and delivering marketing capacity-building training to colleagues around the world.
The role oversees our organisational communications calendar and provides the lead communications and marketing support on events activity, acting as the key conduit between the Communications and Events teams and ensuring that all online and offline events receive the communications support and collateral they require, in line with agreed budget and resources.
The role works closely with National Award Operators and the Royal Communications team on royal visits attended by the Award’s patron and Chair, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, including media and social media plans.
You will have sound understanding of reputation management and be confident in briefing the wider Foundation staff team, as well as the global Association, on communications queries and activities.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Campaigns Manager (South East) (2 positions)
Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK)
Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 per annum (potential to negotiate for an exceptional candidate)
Benefit: 3% Employer’s Pension Contribution
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 1 position full time (37.5 hours per week) & 1 position part time (15 hours per week)
Location: Home based, with travel in South East and occasionally elsewhere
Closing date: 17:00pm Friday 22nd November 2024 (Reserve right to close earlier)
We exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
Purpose of job
To deliver election success in priority areas across the South East, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – based on a programme of work jointly agreed between the Federal Party and South East Regional Party.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver the seat support programme agreed between LDHQ and the Regional Party to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and win elections;
2. Deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing campaigns where needed;
3. Increase the take up of national campaigns and messages that grow the Liberal Democrat brand and movement;
4. Ensure good communications and relationships between the LDHQ Campaigns & Election Directorate, the Regional Party and key stakeholders – including candidates, local parties and campaign teams.
5. Work with local parties to identify ways of increasing the diversity of membership, through engagement with local charities, organisations, groups, schools, faith institutions, publications, and personal connections.
6. Increase the diversity of candidates by working with local parties to remove barriers to standing, and encouraging all candidates, especially those from local and diverse backgrounds, to attend training and receive mentorship.
7. Maintain records of local party development plans as they are created, and successfully appointed Liberal Democrats.
8. Create a shared space for these documents which is accessible to the Campaigns Manager and selected regional staff.
If you think you you might be this person we're looking for please click on the 'Apply via Website' button for futher information and insctrutions on how to apply.
The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversion and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and that you feel valued, appreciated and free to be who you are.
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The PKD Charity seeks a motivated and experienced grants fundraiser to drive our income growth from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and other grant-making bodies. In this critical role, you will lead efforts to identify, research, and apply for grants, and will nurture ongoing relationships to ensure sustained and impactful support. With guidance from the CEO, you will play a key role in securing funding to expand the charity’s programs and increase our reach.
Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) through research, education, advocacy and support. PKD is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting about 70,000 adults and children in the UK. It causes kidney failure, affects other organs, reduces life expectancy and there is currently no cure. We are dedicated to finding new treatments and helping everyone with PKD have the best life they can.
As our Trusts and Grants Officer, you will join a dedicated team of five, working collaboratively to realise our ambitious goals. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a flexible, friendly, and supportive environment where teamwork and adaptability are highly valued. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll help PKD Charity achieve significant income growth through grants, fuelling the organisation’s impact.
We value talented, enthusiastic individuals like yourself who want to be part of our mission. If you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of PKD patients. This is an exciting time full of challenges and opportunities. If you're ready to join our team and help us accelerate research, provide compassionate support, and advocate for the PKD community, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can create a brighter future.
This remote role can be worked from anywhere in the UK, ideally over 2 days Monday-Friday. The salary for the role is £29,000-£31,000 (pro rata £11,600- £12,400).
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify Funding Opportunities: Research trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies whose criteria align with PKD Charity’s work. Build a robust pipeline of potential funders.
Craft Compelling Applications: Prepare, write, and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications. Tailor proposals to meet each funder’s specific guidelines and highlight the charity’s unique impact.
Data-Driven Case Development: Gather and analyse relevant information to create compelling cases for support, backed by data that showcases the impact of our programs.
Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, ensuring consistent communication, appreciation, and donor care to foster long-term engagement.
Expand Funding Pool: Utilise sector knowledge to identify and approach new funders, increasing the charity’s income streams and securing diverse funding sources.
Progress Tracking and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CEO on application progress, successful funding, and potential new opportunities. Develop and manage systems to monitor deadlines, submissions, income received, and application status.
Donor Communication: Ensure funders are kept informed about the charity’s work, including submitting progress reports and impact updates that highlight the value of their contributions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other colleagues, especially service delivery and finance, to ensure that information sharing and reporting are aligned and effective.
ABOUT YOU:
Proven Experience: You have a strong background in fundraising, particularly in trust and foundation grants, and are comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
Organised and Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and paying close attention to detail.
Collaborative Team Player: You are flexible and ready to contribute to various aspects of the charity's work, embracing a team spirit.
Effective Communicator: You possess excellent writing skills for creating compelling grant applications and are skilled at nurturing funder relationships through clear and professional communication.
Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with CRM systems and website management is a plus, as is a proactive approach to automating processes where possible.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a covering letter (which is no larger than two sides of A4 paper), addressing how you meet the above criteria.
Deadline for applications 14th December 2024. Interviews for the post will be held in the week beginning 13th January 2025.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now the Macular Society provides a range of support, information, and services to people affected by macular disease today. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We seek an empathetic and proactive Volunteer Manager to join our team. We show we care by creating a strong volunteer network that supports anyone affected by macular disease; to do this, we need someone to manage and further develop a consistent and integrated volunteer management system. You will act as the main contact for all our volunteers across the UK, putting to use your outstanding organisation and communication skills. Using your volunteer experience, you will help us recruit, retain and manage volunteers. Understanding sight loss would be great, but more important is your ability to be understanding, approachable and supportive.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days of annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution. This is a one-year contract.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Development Director
The salary for the post will be £49,000 - £55,000 per annum FTE
Peterhouse is the oldest College in Cambridge (founded in 1284) and is also among the smallest (currently 291 undergraduates; 176 postgraduates; 44 Fellows). The College provides accommodation for almost all its Junior Members either on or near the main College site. The College is, therefore characterised by a greater degree of regular interaction between Senior and Junior Members than is the case in some larger Colleges. It is a vibrant community, with many active clubs and societies, and a strong tradition of table fellowship. Peterhouse is situated in Trumpington Street in Central Cambridge.
The College’s development activities are essential to its future. The Office fundraises for the College, and organises a wide range of events and produces publications for alumni.
The College seeks to appoint a Deputy Development Director with two main responsibilities – the day-to-day management and motivation of members of the fundraising team, and the cultivation of an individual portfolio of 50 UK-based prospects with giving capacity of up to £50k.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the development office and optimise efficiency in all operational areas, including our database, financial systems and reporting, policies and procedures, event planning, and daily workflows. The post-holder will line-manage, support, and motivate all members of the development team and promote positive working relations through regular one-to-ones, mentoring, team meetings and away days. A key activity is to manage an individual portfolio of 50 UK-based prospects with giving capacity of up to £50k (alumni, non-alumni, trusts, foundations) and develop a cultivation strategy for each constituent, based on regular face-to-face meetings and other KPIs to be agreed with the Development Director after six months in post. It will be expected that the post-holder will create and implement a multi-year strategy to grow annual fund income, including from the telephone campaign, the 1284 Circle (regular giving) and other new initiatives
You will have track record of successfully line managing one or more individuals in a high-performing team, together with experience of effective fundraising and asking for gifts or equivalent experience in a results-oriented, project-based environment. You will possess the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels externally and within an organisation and to describe and communicate compelling propositions. You will have highly developed stakeholder management skills and able to develop, create and sustain trusted and effective relationships with potential partners.
You will enjoy:
- Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus 8 bank and public holidays. A car parking space may be available, subject to capacity.
- The College offers an auto-enrolled pension scheme to eligible employees, after 3 months’ completed service. The scheme is the Cambridge Colleges Group Personal Pension Scheme (CCGPPS) with Aviva.
- Lunch is provided free of charge when on duty over lunchtime and when the College kitchens are open.
- The College offers a medical cashback scheme to staff.
The closing date for applications is 8.00am on Thursday 28th November 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for an opportunity to step up as a Senior Philanthropy Executive? We are excited to be working with Prostate Cancer UK who are searching for an excellent candidate to take up this position. Prostate Cancer UK’s top priority is funding research to stop prostate cancer from killing men. This is your opportunity to join a wonderful team seeking to ensure that every man has the power to navigate prostate cancer.
This role will support the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Appeal with the development and implementation of Prostate Cancer UK’s new major appeal strategy, providing essential support to the Philanthropy Manager with relationship management of larger trusts. As part of the role, you will deliver five and six-figure gifts through securing new support and uplifting existing donors.
To be successful in the role of Senior Philanthropy Executive, you will need:
- Proven experience in philanthropy fundraising, having worked across a few fundraising income streams such as corporate, major donors or trusts
- An extensive portfolio of excellent relationship management with medium to large-sized trusts and major donors
- Strong experience in managing income and expenditure budgets
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (flexible working options)
Location: London – hybrid
Deadline: 29th September
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Senior Philanthropy Officer - MS Society - £32,301 - London
Want to use your relationship-building skills to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by MS? Join the MS Society's Philanthropy team and help drive vital funding for groundbreaking research and support services.
Location: London Salary: £32,301
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time with flexible/hybrid working options
About us: The MS Society is committed to supporting everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. Our work funds research, campaigns for change, and provides vital support services that transform lives.
As our Senior Philanthropy Officer, you'll:
- Manage relationships with high-value donors and supporters
- Create engaging donor journeys and stewardship plans
- Work with our Special Events team to deliver exclusive events
- Identify and engage new philanthropy prospects
- Build strong networks across the organisation
What you'll bring:
- Strong relationship management abilities
- Excellence in written and verbal communication
- Great organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Experience in creating tailored fundraising proposals
We offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Regular learning and development opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine difference
Our culture: We believe in co-production and innovation. You'll join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and works closely with people affected by MS to ensure everything we do creates meaningful impact.
Career development: We're committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and clear progression paths within our fundraising teams.
What makes this role special? You'll work directly with philanthropists who share our vision of a world free from the effects of MS, helping to fund breakthrough research and life-changing support services.
Want to be part of transforming lives? Join our team and help create positive change for people affected by MS.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.